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The Power of Storytelling for Exhibit Marketing

The Power of Storytelling for Exhibit Marketing

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Industry Knowledge

Another article on the power of storytelling in your exhibit? Why should you read this one? Because this may be the last article on storytelling techniques you ever have to read. It’s not about HOW to incorporate storytelling techniques in your exhibit marketing...
Budget Options When Planning a Trade Show

Budget Options When Planning a Trade Show

by Mark Harnischfeger | Industry Knowledge

When you are planning a trade show program, budgeting can be a never-ending learning curve not only for you but for all of your partners, both internal and external. Earlier we broke down some of the major trade show costs that you can expect, and we even suggested a...
Building Brand Engagement: A Primer for Trade Show ROI

Building Brand Engagement: A Primer for Trade Show ROI

by Arielle Langlais, CTSM | Industry Knowledge

When a marketing initiative commands significant resources, the tendency is to focus on tactics. This is especially true of trade shows. Strategy often takes a back seat to the complicated logistics, and rather than determine the best way to increase trade show ROI,...
Marketing Manager Musts for Building Brand Engagement

Marketing Manager Musts for Building Brand Engagement

by Pat Friedlander | Industry Knowledge

I came to marketing by way of sales. I was a territory rep—company car, expense account, living the dream. Like so many (usually young) sales people, the siren song of management lured me away from the freedom, perks and commissions of sales. I transitioned from sales...
Face-to-Face? Digital? Building Brand Engagement Consistently

Face-to-Face? Digital? Building Brand Engagement Consistently

by Maddie Ogren, CTSM | Industry Knowledge

Often marketers talk about how different the two worlds are: One “live,” the other “digital.” One bound by scheduling and logistics, the other ever-present and ever-connected. One uses human language, the other, code and analytics. Yet both aim for one thing:...
Partnering with Procurement to Build Brand Engagement

Partnering with Procurement to Build Brand Engagement

by Jon Ellms | Industry Knowledge

In a January 2005 white paper, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) called attention to the fact that although procurement departments have always existed, after the Enron scandal which also was the undoing of the giant accounting firm Arthur Anderson, they...
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Jon Ellms

Executive Vice President, Client Development

Jon leads business development in healthcare, working with companies anywhere on the healthcare marketing continuum –from companies with a single product in clinical trials to global industry giants. Jon questions the status quo, understands challenges before suggesting solutions, and produces results characterized by strategic and tactical excellence.

Mike Yag

Chairman, CEO

Merging his interest in architecture and design with his marketing acumen, Mike launched Access in 1985. The company had a regional focus initially but evolved into a global force in the exhibit and events industries. Mike is CEO and Chairman of the Access Board and sits on the boards of M² OnStage, Nuvista, and New Jobs for Massachusetts.

Amy Sondrup

President

Amy ensures that the Access leadership team consistently implements her vision. She represents Access in the industry and takes an active role with key accounts, believing that client and employee retention is the backbone of Access’ success. Amy is President Emeritus of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), and as one of Exhibit City News’ “40 under 40,” she is a strong advocate for a progressive evolution of face-to-face marketing.

Scott Williams

CPA, Senior Vice President, Finance and Sales Operations

With the vision and experience to foster Access’ continued growth and profitability, Scott leverages his expertise rooted in years of understanding client needs and expectations. He uses foundational financial understanding to ensure that decisions benefit both Access and
our clients.